Live Recap: CSU romps past Oregon State to open on-campus stadium

Watch as Rams fans file into the new on-campus stadium before the first game vs. Oregon State.
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Colorado State University running back Dalyn Dawkins (1) outpaces Oregon State defender Emmanual Jones (33) during the second quarter, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.(Photo: Timothy Hurst/Staff Photographer)

FINAL: The Rams could not have scripted that any better. CSU wrapped a momentous day on campus in their new home with a 58-27 dismantling of Oregon State. It's on to Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Showdown in Denver next Friday. Safe to say there will be some hype for that one.

4:06 p.m: Hard to find much wrong with CSU's performance today. Even the freshmen are getting into the mix. Running back Rashaad Boddie put an exclamation point on this one, scampering for 38 yards on 4 carries before Nick Stevens finished the series with a 15-yard touchdown throw to freshman tight end Cameron Butler. The Rams rout is on at 51-27.

3:59 p.m: Fans obviously came for the football and the stadium. But they also came for the show. And America's Got Talent star and former CSU student Mandy Harvey delivered, nailing the national anthem before the teams took the field. Catch her performance below:

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The deaf singer and former CSU student sang an amazing rendition of the national anthem for the Colorado State Rams stadium opener.
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3:49 p.m: This CSU offense has really answered the bell today. With some scoreboard pressure on the Rams, Michael Gallup hauled in a huge 3rd down pass from Nick Stevens and Stevens found Detrich Clark on a swing pass moments later for a 20-yard score. CSU with a commanding 44-27 lead here.

3:41 p.m: Rams had this one all but sealed... and then Bisi Johnson muffed a punt and Oregon State scored on Jake Luton's 25-yard touchdown pass to Noah Togiai three plays later. It's 37-27 CSU with 11:52 left.

3:30 p.m: CSU makes it a 37-20 lead on Wyatt Bryan's 41-yard boot. Rams have opened up a 3-score lead on a major conference team. Clearly, national media are sufficiently impressed:

Liking the look of the @CSUFootball Rams!!! QB solid and lots of skill around him. Up 34-20 on Oregon St!

3:07 p.m: Okay, this place just got RAUCOUS. CSU LB Tre Thomas nabbed an interception on Jake Luton's deflected pass and he rumbled 44 yards for a pick-six score. The Rams have opened up a 34-20 edge with 5:39 left in the 3rd. And now the students are going crazy for "Sweet Caroline."

2:58 p.m: Rams pad the lead to 27-20 on Wyatt Bryan's 25-yard field goal. But CSU left points out there again inside the 10-yard-line. Not ideal against a Pac-12 team.

HALFTIME BANTER 2: Surprisingly, there seem to be hundreds of fans streaming out of the stadium at halftime. Even a 4-point CSU lead and a new stadium can't keep make 'em stay. Most of it seems to be coming from fans on the east upper side, where the sun would be hitting hardest. But it was overcast for a good chunk of the first half?

HALFTIME BANTER: Our entertainment reporter Erin Udell wandered around the stadium during the 1st half. Main takeaway: It's packed inside the stadium. Concession lines are long and concourses are busy. "It's like when a 15-minute drive turns into a 2-hour traffic jam," she said. Sounds about like the Wyoming eclipse earlier this week.

HALFTIME: Well, that was entertaining. Oregon State adds a field goal as time expires in the first half. CSU takes a 24-20 lead into the locker room behind touchdowns from Nick Stevens, Izzy Matthews and Dalyn Dawkins. Rams get the ball to start the 2nd half.

2:10 p.m: And the Rams take the lead! Dalyn Dawkins plows in from 3 yards out for his second touchdown of the game. CSU leads 24-17 late in the opening half.

1:40 p.m: That was quick. Oregon State answers right back with Ryan Nall's 75-yard touchdown scamper on the first play of the drive. Beavers back on top 17-14, 10:57 left in the 1st half.

1:35 p.m: First one to 40 wins? We may be headed for a classic shootout. CSU comes up with an impressive drive, converting multiple third downs. Nick Stevens capped the 13-play, 76-yard drive with an 18-yard touchdown toss to Dalyn Dawkins. Rams up 14-10 early in the 2nd quarter.

1:27 p.m: The first quarter ends with the Beavers up 10-7. Of note, student seating may need to be re-evaluated here. Game is a full sellout but students seem packed in behind visitor sideline, leaving south endzone and sections next to the band looking sparse. Rest of the stadium is full-up.

1:22 p.m: Oregon State takes a 10-7 lead as Jordan Choukair drills a 40-yard field goal toward the New Belgium Porch. First field goal make and attempt at the new stadium. 2:09 left in the first quarter.

12:59 p.m: Already got a fun one here in the new stadium. CSU evens the score at 7-7 with an impressive drive, capped by Izzy Matthews 1-yard touchdown run. Dalyn Dawkins had some impressive runs and Nick Stevens was 4-of-5 for 37 yards on the series.

12:49 p.m: Oregon State puts up the first touchdown in the new stadium's history, as QB Jake Lupton finds a wide-open Timmy Hernandez for a 39-yard score. Beavers take a 7-0 lead with 11:31 left in the first quarter.

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Colorado State University players celebrate in front of the school band after a dominant victory over Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU safety Jamal Hicks and lineman Richard King thank Rams fans after a 58-27 win over Oregon State in the season opener at the on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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Colorado State University players celebrate in front of the school band after a dominant victory over Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU coach Mike Bobo communicates with his fellow coaches on a head set during the season opener against Oregon State at the on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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CSU receiver Bisi Johnson walks off the field with coach Mike Bobo following the Rams' 58-27 win over Oregon State on Aug. 26 at Colorado State University Stadium. Johnson's work ethic, Bobo said, is 'the standard' that wants all the Rams to adopt.
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CSU defensive end Titus Failauga (93) and other teammates greet fans after a victory over Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Players and coaches from Colorado State University and Oregon State pray on the field after a game, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU wide receiver Detrich Clark gets away from Oregon State linebacker Shemar Smith during a touchdown run in the season opener at the on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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Colorado State University running back Dalyn Dawkins (1) outpaces Oregon State defender Emmanual Jones (33) during the second quarter, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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A fan films the flyover before the home-opening game between CSU and Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU lineman Jake Bennett celebrates a touchdown with tight end Dalton Fackrell as the Rams soar ahead of Oregon State in the season opener at the on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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CSU wide receiver Michael Gallup anticipates the catch as he is followed by Oregon State cornerback Xavier Crawford in the season opener at the on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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CSU cornerback Anthony Hawkins takes hold of an interception as the Rams take on Oregon State in the season opener at the on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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Colorado State University linebacker Tre Thomas (52) hurdles a teammate to score on an interception runback against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Colorado State University linebacker Tre Thomas (52) holds up a wrestling belt to celebrate scoring on an interception runback against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Colorado State University cheerleaders keep the crowd hyped during their home-opening game against Oregon State University, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Cam the Ram runs on the field holding a CSU flag before Colorado State University's home opening game against Oregon State University, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU head coach Mike Bobo yells to an official during Colorado State's home opener against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU linebacker Tre Thomas (52) charges for the end zone during an interception return, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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A young fan gets held up by the crowd during Colorado State University's home opener against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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A sellout crowd of 37,583 fans celebrate a turnover forced by CSU's defense in a season-opening 58-27 win over Oregon State on Aug. 26, 2017, at the Rams' new on-campus stadium.
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The CSU marching band performs a half time show during the season opener between the Rams and Oregon State in the new on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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Cam the Ram poses during the fourth quarter of a dominant defeat of Oregon State by Colorado State University, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Fans cheer as jets fly over the stadium before CSU's home opener against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Fan on the New Belgium porch celebrate after a Dalyn Dawkins touchdown in the second quarter, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU linebacker Josh Watson welcomes teammates back to the sidelines after a play in the season opener between the Rams and Oregon State in the new on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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The CSU marching band performs a half time show during the season opener between the Rams and Oregon State in the new on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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Colorado State University quarterback Nick Stevens (7) attempts a pass during a game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Cam the Ram is walked down Meridian Avenue during the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Rams fans celebrate a CSU touchdown during the season opener against Oregon State in the new on-campus stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. The University of Arkansas plays CSU in football at the Rams' home stadium on Sept. 8, 2018.
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Sophomores Alayna Mondragon, left, and Lila Jones get ready for the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Larimer County Sheriff deputies Nancy and James Remington check out the Blackhawk helicopter that landed on campus before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Elijah Perez, 4, and his grandmother Linda Hoffman jump out of a Blackhawk helicopter that landed on campus for MilitaryAppreciation Day during the pregame of Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Cam the Ram walks down Meridian Avenue during the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Cam the Ram is walked down Meridian Avenue during the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU alumni Spencer and Matt Mead have their photo taken by their father, John, before CSU takes on Oregon State in its new on-campus stadium for the season opener Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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Scenes from the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from the Ram Walk before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Head coach Mike Bobo enters the field before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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The team walks to the locker room before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Cheerleaders practice before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Students much to their seats before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Students much to their seats before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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CSU Juniors Ryan Smith, left, and David Hanson are dressed to impress before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Beer hawker Rob Hayes holds his fist up while interacting with a fan before Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Scenes from Colorado State University football's season opening game against Oregon State, Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Sonny Lubick Field at Colorado State Stadium in Fort Collins, Colo.
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Morning light shines on Sonny Lubick Field at the new CSU on-campus football stadium before the Rams take on Oregon State in its season opener Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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Lucky, a Boston terrier, wears a Rams bandana during pre-game festivities before CSU takes on Oregon State in its new on-campus stadium for the season opener Saturday, August 26, 2017.
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